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Will The Next Education Secretary Be The King of School Suspensions?
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan never was an educator. But his replacement John King was, so there's evidence of how he treats children under his direct control. And it’s not a pretty sight to behold.
Democratic Debate Proves Movements Matter
Once upon a time, progressives envied the tea party movement’s influence over Republican candidates and lawmakers. Tuesday night’s Democratic debate showcased how much progressive movements have influenced the candidates.
Will Keynes Win The Canadian Election?
Canada's Liberal Party, after losing the prime ministership and being relegated to third party status, is on the cusp of regaining control of the government Monday. If so, it has John Maynard Keynes to thank.
TPP Still Secret, Congress Vote Might Be Delayed
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement is complete, but we still are not allowed to know what is in it. There are rumors Congress might not vote on it until after the 2016 election.
Ramping Up The Campaign To Sell The Secret TPP
The U.S. Trade Representative's office is shopping around looking for professors to tell the public that the Trans-Pacific Partnership is great – even though the agreement itself is still secret.
Progressive Breakfast
Wait 'Til Next Year TPP may not get a vote until after November 2016. Politico: "'I don't think this is going to come up until the lame duck, when you have a lame-duck president ... and all these other lame-duck members who can vote to support it,' said a senior House...
A Trojan Horse In Clinton's Pledge To "Enhance" Social Security?
The difference between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders on protecting Social Security is concerning a lot of people who are fighting to strengthen the program.
Don’t Pave Our Potholes with Corporate Tax Cuts
We’re nearly $1 trillion behind on transportation investments. If Congress refuses to ask drivers to pay 21st century prices for 21st century roads, our once world-class infrastructure will go the way of dial-up Internet.
Corporations Demand Budget Cuts, Owe Government $620 Billion
How many times have we heard corporate-funded conservatives and "centrists" whine about "deficits" and demand budget cuts? What if you knew these corporations owed $620 billion in taxes?
Progressive Breakfast
Debate Sharpens Contrasts Clinton, Sander spar over Wall Street reform. The Hill: "'Going to Wall Street and saying "please stop" is very naive,' Sanders told Clinton during a heated exchange about their regulatory policies ... Clinton, in contrast, argued that...
